Sharon Stonehas had a busy year and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Following the recent announcement that the iconic actress will hold down a role in Season 2 of HBO Max’sThe Flight Attendant,Deadlinehas revealed that she will both produce and star in a new book-to-film adaptation project, this time forLisa Barr’s upcoming novelWoman on Fire.
The historical and sensual thriller follows a young go-getter journalist who, while on assignment, finds herself in the middle of an international coverup surrounding a piece of legendary artwork which was stolen by the Nazis. She must now weigh out the pros and cons surrounding the piece and if it’s worth putting her life on the line. In the past, Stone has produced (and starred in) TNT’s political thrillerAgent X. She has also helmed production for a slew of documentaries includingWe the People,The Cure,Romantic Road, andBrave Miss World,as well as films such asAll I Wish,Running Wild, andThe Quick and the Dead.
Along with her time behind the camera, Stone is a household name for her work in front of the camera in both television and in film. An Oscar nominee and Golden Globe and Emmy winner, Stone has appeared in countless fan favorite films likeBasic Instinct,Total Recall,Casino,Cold Creek Manor,Here Today,The Laundromat,The Disaster Artist,Catwoman,Alpha Dog,Last Dance,Intersection, and many more. On the small screen, Stone has nabbed roles in shows includingMurderville,Ratched,The New Pope,Mosaic,Will & Grace,Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, andThe Practice. Up next for the dynamic performer, she will be holding down parts in the upcoming filmsWhat About LoveandBeauty, as well as her aforementioned leading role in Season 2 ofThe Flight AttendantoppositeKaley Cuoco.
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Along with her success writingWoman on Fire, the award-winning Barr has notable pieces in every writing genre from journalism to blogging. In the world of novels, Barr is known for her critically acclaimed worksThe UnbreakablesandFugitive Colors. Outside her writing achievements, she has worked as an editor for several publications including The Jerusalem Post and the Chicago Sun-Times.
Between pulling its story from the page turnerWoman on Fire,and having Stone on board to both produce and star, the on-screen adaptation of Barr’s hit novel is sure to be a hit. Stay tuned to Collider for more information surrounding the new Stone centered feature.
